$355,000
SOLD OCT 16, 2025

315 N Commonwealth Ave Elgin, IL 60123

Grant Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,820 Sq Ft
1933 Built

Recently Sold

$195 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Crown Molding
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Charming Wing Park Classic with Modern Updates! Step into timeless elegance with this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Elgin's sought-after Wing Park neighborhood. Once featured in the 2010 Historic Elgin Housewalk, this residence combines historic character with thoughtful updates for today's lifestyle. Inside, you'll be captivated by the refinished hardwood floors, arched doorways, original crown molding and woodwork that showcase the home's unique charm. The gas fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, while newer etched glass windows and insulated exterior walls bring comfort and efficiency. The huge primary suite upstairs offers a private retreat with its own bath and 5 walk-in closets! Recent updates include a new roof and gutters (2024), new boiler (2023), refreshed patio (2024), and an upgraded 200-amp electrical service (2005). Outdoors, enjoy the professionally landscaped, terraced back patio-a true retreat for morning coffee or afternoon lounging. A full basement and ample closet space ensure plenty of storage. All of this in an ideal location near Wing Park, Historic Downtown Elgin, Metra, and I-90, offering both convenience and charm. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Elgin's history with modern updates-schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teresa Stultz

Premier Living Properties Brokerage Phone: (630) 205-5568 License #475137186 Listed on: 09/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Kopp

eXp Realty - Geneva License #471019024

eXp Realty - Geneva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,820 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Highland Elementary School
  • Kimball Middle School
  • Larkin High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 53 x 132

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,515

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Attribution Contact: (630) 205-5568
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1820
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1820
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3045
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Highland Elementary School
  • High School: Larkin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Kimball Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 53 x 132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7515.06
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2025
Closed on
Oct 17, 2025
Sold by
Spoden Jeffrey D and Revoc Martha
Bought by
Kirk Shepherd and Kirk Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Teresa Stultz
Premier Living Properties
Buyer's Agent
Robert Kopp
eXp Realty - Geneva
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.43%
Views
28

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.85%
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Outstanding Balance
$284,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$66,533

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2014
Sold by
Petersen Lorenz J
Bought by
The Jeffrey Spoden & Martha Spoden Revoc and Spoden Martha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2004
Sold by
Wolff Michael A and Wolfe Valerie
Bought by
Petersen Lorenz J and The Sonya Petersen Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2002
Sold by
Wolff Michael A and Wolff Alfred H
Bought by
Wolff Michael A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $355,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $200,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $284,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Sold $355,000 +1.4% $195 / Sq Ft
09/07/2025 09/07/25 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $350,000 -- $192 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,515 $101,905 $20,609 $81,296
2023 $7,166 $92,064 $18,619 $73,445
2022 $6,759 $83,946 $16,977 $66,969
2021 $7,002 $78,483 $15,872 $62,611
2020 $6,833 $74,924 $15,152 $59,772
2019 $6,666 $71,370 $14,433 $56,937
2018 $6,647 $67,235 $13,597 $53,638
2017 $6,537 $63,561 $12,854 $50,707
2016 $6,289 $58,967 $11,925 $47,042
2015 -- $54,048 $10,930 $43,118
2014 -- $53,381 $10,795 $42,586
2013 -- $54,789 $11,080 $43,709
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12458128

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-14-108-006